© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Reinhard II of Buchholz
1558 year| Silver | 28.15 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Corvey (German States) |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Reinhard II of Bocholtz (Reinhard II von Bocholtz) (1555-1585) |
| Emperor | Charles V (Karl V) (1519-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.15 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#347537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, Z4 in orb on breast, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS. V. ROM. IMPE. SEM. AVGV.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Abbey of Corvey is that it features a unique depiction of Reinhard II of Buchholz, the abbot who commissioned the coin. Unlike many coins from this time period, which often featured religious symbols or imagery, the 1 Thaler coin features a portrait of Reinhard II in a more secular setting, surrounded by symbols of wealth and power, such as a scepter and a shield. This suggests that the coin was intended to be used as a symbol of the abbey's economic and political influence, rather than solely as a religious artifact.
